In this episode of What’s the DEIL? Shanté and Natalie break down the difference between performative DEI and actual, lawful, impactful action. With anti-DEI rhetoric making headlines and fear running high across corporate America, this episode offers a practical, clear-eyed path forward for organizations who are feeling the pressure to “do something” but aren’t quite sure what.Rather than reacting to political panic or folding to fear-based headlines, the hosts advocate for a proactive approach: a comprehensive workplace audit to ensure your people practices are legally compliant, inclusive in reality (not just in branding), and truly aligned with your company’s values.Here’s what we cover:Why so many DEI efforts have been reduced to performative gesturesThe difference between assessments (proactive) and audits (reactive) and why both matterWhat’s really behind today’s culture of fear around DEI programsThe legal framework you should be focused on. Hint: Title VII still mattersWhy some leaders are unknowingly putting themselves at legal riskHow to build workplace culture initiatives that are inclusive, strategic, and sustainableWhat your audit should include, from pay equity to promotion pathways to trainingWhy internal messaging needs to match external narrative (and how misalignment can backfire)Plus, we unpack:Why your DEI statements shouldn’t say more than your actions can proveThe number one workplace culture issue that everyone (yes, everyone) facesHow fear leads organizations to make decisions that aren’t in their own best interestWhat success looks like when DEI is embedded, not bolted onWhether you’re a CHRO, DEI lead, general counsel, or senior executive just trying to do the right thing, this episode is your blueprint for how to move from optics to integrity.Bottom line: Your DEI work shouldn’t just sound good. It should be good and legal. Auditing your practices is how you find out if you’re walking the talk.Follow & Connect with us:Follow Natalie Norfus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalienorfus/. Follow Shante Gordon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shantegordon/. We’ve led hundreds of audits, assessments, and people strategy engagements and we’d love to help your organization. Book a consultation with The Norfus Firm: https://thenorfusfirm.com/. Follow What’s the DEIL on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsthedeil/. Follow What’s the DEIL on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsthedeil. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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